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Overview |
North Park University | SWU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1013/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 42% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | SWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,175 students)
North Park University vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or SWU?
- North Park University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at North Park University than Southern Wesleyan University ($33,350.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than North Park University ($17,639 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 4.9% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,650 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($22,545 vs. $19,636)
North Park University vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or North Park University .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than SWU (51.2%)
North Park University vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or SWU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SWU and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $1,800 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,800)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/